Georgia CommonsHR 158: Johns, Dawn; commend
Last action February 4, 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution formally commends Dawn Johns, retiring Vice President of Colquitt Regional Medical Center, for more than 31 years of service.
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In plain language
This is a commemorative resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Dawn Johns, who retired on December 31, 2024 after more than 31 years at Colquitt Regional Medical Center. The resolution recounts her career, starting as Director of Human Resources and rising to Vice President, and her leadership over departments including Human Resources, Employee Health, Quality Improvement, Security, and Marketing. The resolution also notes her roles in statewide healthcare organizations and educational partnerships, and credits her with helping the medical center earn accreditations and awards. It closes by directing the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for presentation to Johns. The resolution does not change any Georgia law; it is a ceremonial statement of recognition.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends Dawn Johns for over 31 years of service at Colquitt Regional Medical Center.
- Congratulates her on her retirement, effective December 31, 2024, and extends good wishes.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Johns.
- Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a purely ceremonial statement.
Who it affects
This resolution directly names and honors Dawn Johns and references Colquitt Regional Medical Center, Southern Regional Technical College, and the Technical College System of Georgia, where she held leadership roles. It has no broader legal effect on other Georgians.
Why it matters
The resolution has no practical legal effect on Georgians generally; its significance is symbolic, formally recording the Georgia House's appreciation for Johns's decades of work in regional healthcare administration and workforce development.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses detail Johns's 31-plus year career at Colquitt Regional Medical Center, including her start as Director of Human Resources and later promotion to Vice President.
- The resolved clause commends Johns for her service and congratulates her on retirement.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to Johns.
From the bill
“Dawn Johns, Vice President of the Colquitt Regional Medical Center, retired on December 31, 2024, providing over 31 years of outstanding service”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Darlene Taylor (R, HD-173)
- Charles Cannon (R, HD-172)
Topics
- commendation resolution
- healthcare workforce
- Colquitt Regional Medical Center
- Georgia House of Representatives